Historic New England

Stone Cutting

This subseries includes acetate or nitrate negatives of stone cutting and quarries in Union and Rockland, Maine.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331831

Ref. Code: PC053.01.108

This subseries includes glass plate, acetate, and acetate or nitrate negatives of styles, often old time styles. The images show people in old-fashion 18th century costumes, such as women in corsets and 'old-time' bathing suits. Also included are images of old-time storefronts and shops.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331832

Ref. Code: PC053.01.109

Sunsets

This subseries includes several acetate or nitrate negatives of unidentified sunsets. Negative 2872 is a nitrate negative and has been removed to box 19, container 000017835.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331833

Ref. Code: PC053.01.110

Thanksgiving

This subseries includes three glass plate negatives of unidentified Thanksgiving dinners.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331834

Ref. Code: PC053.01.111

That New England

\li-15This subseries contains images that were used for That New England, a publication printed by Yankee Publishing. The subseries includes a wide variety of images such as a country store, picnics, an old school bus, a lawn party, and family portraits.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331835

Ref. Code: PC053.01.112

Traffic

This subseries includes glass plate negatives of traffic on Tremont & Boylston street in Boston, Massachusetts.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331836

Ref. Code: PC053.01.113

Herbert Cleaves house, New Harbor, Maine

Set of twenty-seven architectural drawings for an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cleaves in New Harbor, Maine (commission #1932-A). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills, Frederick W. Crombie, S.C., R.S.J. G.E.R., R.P. J.E., E.L., and P.L. Proposed alterations and additions to...

Date: 1963-1969

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331838

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1932-A

Herbert Cleaves house, New Harbor, Maine

Set of ten architectural drawings for an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cleaves in New Harbor, Maine (commission #1932). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills and S.C. Proposed alterations and additions to existing house. Associated commission #'s 1932-A, 1940, 1893.

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331839

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1932

Walpole Woodworkers Inc. - Shop of Mr. Philip Metcalf, Walpole, Mass.

Seven architectural drawings for an existing shop for th Walpole Woodworkers Inc., - Shop for Mr. PHilip Metcalf (commission #1233). Some drawings signed and dated by Warren Rhoter, Richard Wills, and Robert Minot. Alterations and additions to existing shop - new porch & dormers

Date: 1949-1951

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331840

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1233

Hugh F. Strain house, Cohasset, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Strain in Cohasset, Massachusetts (commission #1237). Most drawings dated and signed by Richard Wills and J.M.S. One-stroy house with one car garage; asphalt shingle roof and a board and batten exterior. House has livin...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331843

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1237

Margaret Lyon and Dorothy Bolton house, Wells, Maine

Set of twelve architectural drawings for a house for Miss. Margaret Lyon and Miss Dorothy Bolton in Drakes Island, Wells Maine (commission #1238). Most drawings dated and signed by Ken Duprey. One-stroy house. House has a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and on...

Date: 1949-1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331844

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1238

Robert Milton house, Worcester, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Robert Milton, in Worcester, Massachusetts (commission #1243). Most drawings dated and signed by J.M.S. and Robert Minot. Two-stroy house with two car garage; asphalt roof, white washed brick, board and batten exterior. House has a li...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331846

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1243

Earl R. Hudson house, Douglaston, N.Y.

Set of five architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Earl R. Hudson in Douglaston, N.Y. (commission #1244). Most drawings dated and signed by Robert Minot. One-stroy Cape Cod house with one car garage. House has a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bath. ...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331848

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1244

Ernest Waterman house, Williams Bay, Wisconsin

Set of nine architectural drawings for a house for Mr. Ernest Waterman in Williams Bay, Wisconsin (commission 1246). Most drawings dated and signed by J.M.S One-stroy Cape Cod house with one asphalt shingle roof; clapboard and flushboard exterior. House has a living room with a fireplace, dinin...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331849

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1246

Clyde S. Casady house, Waban, Mass

Set of fourteen architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Casady in Waban, Massachusetts (commission 1247). Most drawings dated and signed by Ken Duprey, Warren Rhoter, Robert Minot, Leon Keach, and J.M.S Two-stroy Colonial house with a one car garage; a front dormer, asphalt ...

Date: 1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331851

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1247

Trees

\li-15This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of various series of trees found throughout New England. Featured trees include pins elms, birches, and willows.

Date: undated

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331853

Ref. Code: PC053.01.114

Trolley

This subseries includes a glass plate negative of a trolley in Boston in 1925.

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331854

Ref. Code: PC053.01.115

Weather

This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of various weather systems, including clouds over Mt. Mooselauke in New Hampshire, hailstones in Union, Maine, and rain in Plymouth, Vermont.

Date: 1933-1942

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331855

Ref. Code: PC053.01.116

Winter Scenes

This subseries includes glass plate and acetate or nitrate negatives of winter scenes in Nashua, New Hampshire, roads in Lucerne-in-Maine, the Boston Common, Kings Beach, and Beaver Brook in Waverly, Massachusetts. Negatives 2912, 2917, 2918, 2919, and 2942 have been determined to be nitrate negativ...

Date: 1932-1938

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331856

Ref. Code: PC053.01.117

World's Fair

This subseries includes several acetate or nitrate negatives of the World's Fair in New York in 1939.

Date: 1939

Collection: Yankee Publishing Photograph Collection, 1890-1950

GUSN: 331857

Ref. Code: PC053.01.118

Seeds 1935, Comstock Ferre & Co., Wethersfield, Connecticut

New vegetable and flower varieties are described at the front of the catalog. There is a planting chart inside the back cover.

Date: 1935

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331863

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.144

How to make an outdoor living room, issued by National Home Planting Bureau, Davenport, Iowa

Suggestions for creating planned outdoor spaces for various sized properties. The booklet is sponsored by the American Association of Nurserymen. Text on the front cover reads, "J.W. Adams Nursery Company, post office, Springfield, Mass., nursery, Westfield, Mass."

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331867

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.145

Sherwin-Williams home decorator, Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, Ohio

Suggestions and tips are provided for using Sherwin-Williams products to redecorate interior rooms and areas. Ideas for painting house exteriors demonstrate what can be done with color combinations.

Date: 1937

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331868

Ref. Code: EP001.12.013.005.144

Personal car of distinction, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

The features of the Ford Thunderbirdare described including two tops and power steering, brakes and windows.

Date: 1954

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331869

Ref. Code: EP001.12.004.001.064

Olz-Glos, a superior polish for furniture, painted woodwork, bank and office fixtures, automobiles, etc., made by T.J. McMahon, Framingham, Mass.

The features of the product are described with directions for use. Prices from a 4 ounce bottle up to a gallon can are listed on the back. McMahon is the manufacturer of Allsbrite, the perfect silver cleaner.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331870

Ref. Code: EP001.01.021.02.03.035

Label, bulbs, Parker and Gannett, agricultural warehouse and seed store, 49 Market Street and 46 Merchants Row, Boston, Mass.

The label advertises flower bulbs for the business which carries flower, vegetable and grass seed.

Date: 1882

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331873

Ref. Code: EP001.01.002.05.01.006

Billhead, Fletcher & Webster Furniture Co., Inc., manufacturers of wood and marble top center tables, whatnots, hat trees, cribs, cradles, Nashua, New Hampbshire, dated July 5, 1894

An illustration of the factory is on the billhead.

Date: 1894-07-05

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331875

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.02.053

Billhead, Fletcher & Webster Furniture Co., Inc., manufacturers of wood and marble top center tables, whatnots, hat trees, cribs, cradles, Nashua, New Hampbshire, dated June 24, 1896

An illustration of the factory is on the billhead.

Date: 1896-06-24

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331876

Ref. Code: EP001.01.050.02.01.02.054

Massachusetts - Worcester

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331879

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1200

Proposed Power Facilities, Worcester County Electric Company - Worcester, Mass.

One trace and graphite rendering of proposed facilities for the Worcester County Electric Company. Drawing is undated, most likely from the mid twentieth century. Note drawing is fragile and torn in corners.

Date: undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331881

Ref. Code: AR001.USMA.1200.0001

George Cornwall house, Ashburnham, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for a house for Mr. and Mrs. George Cornwall in Ashburnham, Massachusetts (commission #1915). All drawings are dated and signed by J. H. and R.S.J. two floor Cape Cod house with a garage; flushboard, cedar shingle, and clapboard exterior. House has a basement...

Date: 1962

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331883

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1915

William R. Cargill house, Topsfield, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for Mr. William R. Cargill in Topsfield, Massachusetts (commission #1229). Most drawings are signed and dated by Richard Wills. One-story Cape Cod house with wood shingle roof and clapboard and shingle exterior. House is a real estate office with a reception ...

Date: 1949

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331889

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1229

Richard Prouty house, Holden, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Prouty in Holden, Massachusetts (commission #1231). Most drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey. "Better Houses for Budgeteers" p58 (Pope - Cottle) - based on F. House has living room with fireplace, four bedrooms, two baths and ...

Date: 1940

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331890

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1231

New Hampshire - Temple

Sub-series

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331892

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.2125

Residence for C. Richardson at Temple, N.H. Collens, Willis & Beckonert, Boston, Mass.

One set, includes three renderings of the exterior of a private residence in Temple, New Hampshire.

Date: 1946-1962, undated

Collection: General architectural and cartographic collection

GUSN: 331896

Ref. Code: AR001.USNH.2125.001

J. Greer McBartney House, South Dartmouth, Mass.

Set of twenty architectural drawings for Dr. and Mrs. J. Greer McBartney in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts (commission #1919). All drawings are initialed by D.T.G., J.E., and Richard Minot. Most drawings are dated. House is a one-story extended Cape Cod with red cedar shingle roof, a two car ga...

Date: 1963

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331895

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1919

Richard Goldbaum house, Haverhill, Mass.

Set of ninteen architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goldbaum in Haverhill, Massachusetts (commission # 1980). Most drawings are initialed and dated by Merton Barrows, S.C., and Ken Duprey. Collaborators: Brasseur Assoc 60 1/2 Bailey St. Haverhill, Mass. House has a basement with an...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331898

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1980

Ralph E. Troner house, Brockton, Mass.

Set of thirty-one architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Troner in Brockton, Massachusetts (commission # 1987). Most drawings are dated and all drawings are signed by Merton Barrows, S.C., R.S.J. and Richard Wills. Collaborators:Brockton and Taunton Gas Co. House has a basement with...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331899

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1987

John W. Blake house, Weston, Mass.

Set of twenty-six architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. John W. Blake in Weston, Massachusetts (commission # 1994). Most drawings are dated and some drawings are signed by S.C., R.S.J. and F.W. Crombie House has a basement with an undesignated space; guest room, bathroom, lavatory, mud room, s...

Date: 1964-1965

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331901

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1994

Hanslin Associates house, New Seabury, Mass.

Set of twenty-three architectural drawings for Hanslin Associates (developer) in New Seabury, Massachusetts (commission # 1996). Most drawings are initialed by S.C., and R.S.J. Drawings are undated House has a basement with an undesignated space; four bedrooms two baths, and a planned bath; ki...

Date: undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331903

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1996

Howard Schoefeld house, Holyoke, Mass.

Set of fifteen architectural drawings for Mr.Howard Schoefeld in Holyoke, Massachusetts (commission # 1992). Half of drawings are dated and all drawings are signed by S.C., and D.T.G. House has a basement with an undesignated space. Upper floor has kitchen, living room with a fireplace, two bed...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331905

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1992

Donald L. Forke house, Lincoln, Nebr.

Set of forty-two architectural drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Forke in Lincoln, Nebraska (commission # 1997). Most drawings are initialed or signed by E.T.C., John Howard, and Donald Montgomery. House has a basement with an undesignated space; four bedrooms (one with a fireplace) two baths,...

Date: 1965-1966

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331917

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1997

Donald L. Forke house, Lincoln, Nebr.

Set of four achitectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Forke in Lincoln, Nebr. (commission # 1997-A). All drawings are initialed by E.T.C. and John Howard. Most drawings are dated. Alterations and additions to an existing house. 1 plans ...

Date: 1988

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331918

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1997-A

Marion H. Towne house, Osterville, Mass.

Set of thirty-two architectural drawings for Mrs. Marion H. Towne in Osterville, Massachusetts (commission # 1985). Most drawings are initialed and dated by Warren Rhoter, John Howard, F. W. Crombie, P.B.M., R.S.J., and P. MEO House has a basement with an undesignated space; kitchen with eating ...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331925

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1985

Mrs. James E. Bigwood house, Rumford, R.I.

Set of nineteen architectural drawings for Mrs. James E. Bigwood in Rumford, Rhode Island (commission # 1988). All drawings are initialed by R.S.J., Ken Duprey, and D.T.G. House has a basement with an undesignated space and a fireplace; kitchen, dining room, living room with a fireplace, two bed...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331931

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1988

People's Methodist Church, Bradford, Mass.

Set of eight architectural drawings for alterations and additions to an existing building, People's Methodist Church in Bradford, Massachusetts (commission # 1978). All drawings are initialed and dated by G. H. Kunz. 1 plan 1 elevation 5 detail drawings 1 rendering

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 331933

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1978

Fragment, 150th anniversary of the statehood of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont

The item has been cut from a larger piece commemorating the 1941 anniversary. The Vermont state seal is between two clusters of seven stars signifying the state was the 14th to join the union. A small photograph of the state capitol building is glued within a predrawn frame.

Date: 1941

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331935

Ref. Code: EP001.01.038.01.01.025

Group portrait, Chatham Garden Club, Chatham, Mass., 1884

Eight members of the Chatham Garden Club are shown in the image. In the foreground a long rake is held by one woman seated on a stone bench. A woman on the left side holds an umbrella. Other women appear to be holding gloves.

Date: 1884

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 331936

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USMA.0580.0030.001

Silhouettes and their frames, published and made by Foster Brothers, 4 Park Square, Boston, Mass. and 78 Summer Street, Arlington, Mass.

The silhouette reproductions are from originals in the Essex Institute and Peabody Museum, Salem, Mass. A short background on silhouettes is on the front page.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331937

Ref. Code: EP001.12.003.001.038

Bradley catalog of school supplies and equipment, Milton Bradley Company, 2249-53 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The catalog has classroom furniture, stationery supplies, sports equipment, art supplies, board games, books and maps.

Date: 1934

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 331938

Ref. Code: EP001.12.016.075

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